Patriotic Luncheon Highlights Women’s Club in San Antonio
The Woman's Club of San Antonio held a George Washington birthday luncheon at the Gunter hotel, aiming to become an annual event. Attendees included prominent Texas and Illinois club women, a Pan Americanist group, and local officials. Speakers addressed patriotism, women’s roles, and democracy, with tributes to General Funston.
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Woman's Club of
San Antonio
George Washington
Gunter Hotel
Martha
George
Marthas
Gunter Hall
Coliseum
Texas
Illinois
University of Texas
Funston
Henry A. Greene
United States Army
Frederick Funston
W. A. Daniel
Woman’s Club
General Funston
Brown
Clinton G. Brown
Fifth District
Texas Federation
Woman's Club
W. H. Wentland
Manor
J. B. Dibrell
Seguin
C. S. Potts
Department of Economics
Electoral College
Strange But True I G N Shops Sell Big South Railroad Shops
A real estate promoter invites readers to visit I G N shops claiming they are among the Souths largest and most modern railroad facilities. The piece presents the shop complex as a standout example of magnified industrial scale.
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South
Healthful Way to Restore Gray Hair
A vintage ad promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe, natural looking solution to gray hair. It claims quick use like shampoo, money back guarantee, and fragrance free results. Available at Summers Drug Store and other druggists for 50 cents per bottle, with free booklet "Hair Culture" offered.
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Summers Drug Store
Hessig-Ellis Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
The Easiest Way To End Dandruff
An ad promises to cure dandruff by applying four ounces of liquid argon at night to the scalp. It claims all signs vanish after one to several applications and that itching stops, leaving hair fluffy and glossy. It states liquid arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Tanlac Credited With 20-Pound Gain By Soldier
Sergeant John Woolf of Company K 19th Infantry at Fort Sam Houston says Tanlac made him gain at least twenty pounds after three bottles. He suffered years of stomach trouble nervous indigestion and kidney issues and slept poorly with no appetite. After two bottles he felt strong again could eat anything sleep well and felt energized. Tanlac ads claim it helps spirits appetite and general health with local San Antonio retailers Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier under a Tanlac representative.
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John Woolf
19Th Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Taniac
Tanlac
San Antonio
Wagner Drug Co
E .J. H. Meier
Suffrage Debate Highlights Southern States and Leaders
The gathering featured Senator Lattimore championing suffrage with humor and gravity, urging practical support from Texas women to influence primaries and state laws. Speakers including Mrs. Annie Fellows Johnston and Mrs. M. M. Purvin urged ballot access for women, while Bishop Capers praised Martha Washington and women's wartime roles. An invocation by Rev. Father James H. Quinn closed the program.
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South
Georgia
Alabama
Annie Fellows Johnston
San Antonio
M. M. Purvin
Woman's City Club of
Chicago
W. T. Capers
Martha Washington
George
Martha
Marthas
Valley Forge
Lattimore
Feess
Fifth District
Carlos Bee
Texas
Austin
Eli Hertzberg
Woodrow Wilson
L. L. Marks
James H. Quinn
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
New Floor Purses and Accessories Featured
New on the first floor strap purses with black pin seal back straps priced at $1.00. Children's silk handbags with patent leather trim and mirror lined cases 50c. Crepe de Chine collars in white and colored combos shown in blue gold lime priced $1.00. Sterling silver bar pins carved with brilliants or pearls in assorted sizes 25c and 50c.
Final Clearance Women’s High Boots
All women's high boots are reduced with lace and button styles included. Prices list $8.50 and $9 two toned $6.95, and $8.00 high boots offered at $6.75.
Foot care remedy promises painless corn removal
An authority touts freezone drops applied to corns as instantly relieving soreness and lifting the corn root with no inflammation. A quarter ounce, cheap at drugstores, should remove all hard or soft corns or calluses, suggesting women in high heels try it.
Spring Styles for Boys Wear New Wash Suits and Hats
The new season feature showcases boys wash suits in gingham and chambray with pleated jackets and straight pants for ages 2 to 8 at 1.50. Spring hats matching the outfits come in white, blue, tan, red and checks for ages 1 to 16 at 59c. Also shown are Romper styles with beach leg and sailor collars in madras chambray and gingham for ages 2 to 6, plus blouse styles in madras and percale for ages 6 to 14.
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Madras
Men’s Spring Shirts and Silk Hose at Low Prices
A sale feature offers men’s spring shirts at 1.00 with roisette and madras fabrics in blue purple black pink and tan. Bates Street shirts in crepe and madras sweep sizes 14 to 18 at 1.00 and 2.00. Silk hose with lisle toes and heels shown in plaids and stripes priced 1.00 or 0.25 per pair.
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Bates Street
Fire in Omaha Retail District Wipes Half Block
Fire of unknown origin in downtown Omaha Nebraska destroys half a block in the retail district. The blaze forces guests from two hotels into the icy streets and threatens a wider conflagration for two hours. Estimated loss stands at 750000 dollars.
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Omaha
Neb
Train not held up near Memphis three negroes on Cuban Special
In Memphis Illinois Central security reports say three African American men were ejected while trying to ride the Cuban Special. One man was wounded, two escaped. J. M. Walsh, terminal superintendent, denied any hold-up reports as unfounded.
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Memphis
Tenn
Illinois Central
J. M. Walsh
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
A bold advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as the instant remedy for aches and pains across the body. It claims to be harmless and non burning, urging readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store and promising rapid relief.
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St. Jacobs
Windlasses Driven by Motors Aid Freight Car Handling
An English railroad reverts to iron underframes after years of tests with steel ones to reduce corrosion risk. The article notes windlasses powered by electric motors designed to move loaded freight cars in industrial plants.
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Cincinnati
Lisle
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Negro Hoboes
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